Species Profile

Weather Loach

Misgurnus anguillicaudatus

Also known as: Dojo Loach, Pond Loach, Japanese Weatherfish

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Adult size

8″

Minimum tank

55 gal

Temperature

50–77°F

6.5–8

Schooling

Group of 3+

Water level

bottom

Diet

Sinking pellets, frozen, live

Notes

Also called dojo loach. Coldwater tolerant, great for unheated tanks. One of the few fish that genuinely works with goldfish. Reacts visibly to barometric pressure changes.

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